CHS exceeds state average graduation rate for fourth year
The Georgia Department of Education announced last week the state’s graduation rate of 83.7% for 2021. With Claxton High School’s (CHS) 2021 graduation rate of…
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Low turnout so far for early voting in Claxton elections
Early voting in the 2021 November Claxton municipal election for council seats in Districts 1 and 2 is underway, and the voter turnout so far…
Volunteers needed for Cruisin’ in the Country
The 25th annual Cruisin’ in the Country cycling event, hosted by the Claxton-Evans County Chamber of Commerce, will be held Saturday, Nov. 13 and organizers…
BOE approves naming of facilities; Albert, Lynn, Holland recognized
Board members of the Evans County Charter School System approved the naming of three facilities after former educators and coaches Virginia Albert, Durell Lynn, and…
DPH offers COVID-19 testing at EMH location
Evans Memorial Hospital (EMH) and the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) have partnered together to offer a free COVID testing site at the EMH…
Flight nurse released from hospital after 277 days in ICU
After 277 days in intensive care, Matt Rogers walked out of the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla. on his own on September 8. Matt, an…
‘Drug drop box’ available for proper disposal of prescription, over-the-counter medications
Evans County residents now have a place to safely dispose of old, expired or unwanted medications thanks to the Evans County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO). Last…
Evans County UGA Extension office welcomes new 4-H Agent
Evans County welcomes Megan Powell as the new 4-H agent with Evans County University of Georgia Extension Service (UGA). Megan assumed this position on February…
Bull Creek bridge replacement on SR 169 calls for detour
The Georgia Department of Transportation announced State Route (SR) 169 at Bull Creek Bridge approximately 3 miles south of Bellville and US 280 closed Monday,…